Medicare mix-up can cut into Social Security checks

Sandra Sultemeier learned the hard way that when you apply for Social Security benefits before age 65, it automatically doubles as an application for Medicare, and whether or not you need the medical coverage, you'll pay for it unless you act.

http://archive.thedailyjournal.com/VideoNetwork/2755595653001/Medicare-mix-up-can-cut-into-Social-Security-checksrtmp://cp81293.edgefcs.net/ondemand/&mp4:brightcove/34300055001/201310/2248/34300055001_2753429741001_Medicare-Mixup.mp4http://archive.thedailyjournal.com/VideoNetwork/2755595653001/Medicare-mix-up-can-cut-into-Social-Security-checkshttp://bcdownload.gannett.edgesuite.net/wgrz/34300055001/201310/1632/34300055001_2755089008001_thumbnail-for-video-2753415342001.jpgMedicare mix-up can cut into Social Security checksSandra Sultemeier learned the hard way that when you apply for Social Security benefits before age 65, it automatically doubles as an application for Medicare, and whether or not you need the medical coverage, you'll pay for it unless you act.1NewsWGRZ02:31

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